On Tuesday, January 20, 2009 the New Jersey State Society celebrated the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America by hosting the Garden State Inaugural Gala at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington D.C.

Over 1000 New Jerseyans came together in a spirit of camaraderie and common purpose, honoring our country and our new President and Vice President. Guests enjoyed top notch live musical entertainment by the ‘B Street Band,’ the number one Bruce Springsteen tribute band for over two decades, a Monte Carlo style casino room, and fine food and beverages including a Ketel One Ice-Sculpted Serving Bar. Guests included Members of Congress, Congressional staff, local and state government officials, party leaders, the media, and representatives from over 25 sponsoring NJ companies and organizations

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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is the official charity of the 2009 Garden State Inaugural Gala.

The FoodBank, a member of Feeding America, fights hunger and poverty through the distribution of food and grocery products, education and training, the creation of new programs to meet the needs of low-income populations, and by involving all sectors of society in this battle. The FoodBank annually assists charities serving approximately 500,000 people in need. With the help of many caring individuals, corporations, foundations, houses of worship, schools and community groups, the FoodBank has distributed over 350 million pounds of food and groceries valued at more than half-a-billion dollars. They are making a difference!